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Does California offer temporary fishing licenses?
Question: Are there temporary fishing licenses in California, like one-day permits? (Bill)
Answer: Yes! There are one-day, two-day and 10-day fishing licenses available in California. The one-day license (which costs $16.20) and two-day license ($25.10) are valid for both residents and non-residents. The 10-day license, which is for non-resident anglers only, costs $49.94, the same price as an annual fishing license for California residents age 16 and older. Any of these licenses can be purchased at a California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) office, through an authorized license sales office or online through CDFW's Automated License Data System.
As a quick side note, beware of unauthorized imposter sites, which may tack on extra fees! It has recently come to our attention that several websites are improperly and illegally charging customers extra fees for online fishing and hunting license purchases. Please check the URL of the site you are visiting to determine if is an official CDFW website: www.wildlife.ca.gov or www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/internetsales. Also note that Internet search engines may not always list the official CDFW website as the top result.
If you buy a short-term fishing license, our hope is that that you'll fall in love with the sport and come back to buy an annual license to enjoy it year-round. Another thought is to pick up your rod and reel on Free Fishing Day. California has two of them, and the first one is this coming Saturday, July 6! While no license is required, please remember that all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect.
Any time you head out to fish, remember to check out our free, easy, online tools to make your experience more enjoyable. Our updated Fishing Guide can help you locate fish planting locations, historically good locations to fish, locations of Marine Protected Areas and quagga-mussel infested waters.
Looking for our current fish planting schedule? That's online too! It's updated in real time by CDFW hatchery staff. Fish plants are subject to change depending on roads, weather, water and other operational conditions.
If you have questions about a specific water, please feel free to reach out to your local CDFW regional office during regular business hours. The friendly staff there would be happy to assist you. Happy fishing!
Supplemental fishing regulations?
Question: Why does CDFW publish supplemental fishing regulations? I would think that one set of regulations would be enough! (Irv)
Answer: This year's Supplemental Sport Fishing booklet was recently published on CDFW's website, and limited printed copies are available at CDFW offices and through license sales agents. The booklet contains updated quotas, and bag and possession limits that are determined at the annual Pacific Fisheries Management Council meeting in April of each year.
The council manages fisheries for 119 species including salmon and groundfish. The Fish and Game Commission, which regulates sport fishing in California, adopts the recommendations for species such as Central Valley and Klamath salmon and groundfish during their May teleconference each year. That date would be too late to release the Freshwater booklet (which contains regulations that are effective March 1).
Without the supplement, anglers would not know the current year quotas and bag and possession limits for the species covered in the booklet.
‘Helping’ orphaned wildlife
Question: My sister has told me about two separate incidents where young people have found young wild animals - a coyote pup and a gosling of undetermined species – and taken them home. I'm curious if you have guidelines for people who find themselves in this situation, i.e. coming across young wildlife that appear to be without parents. Are there regulations governing the keeping of wild young? I always direct people to contact their local wildlife rescue organization. (Terriann)
Answer: CDFW strongly discourages anyone from picking up young wildlife that they perceive to be orphaned. Often, the mother is foraging for food and will return. You are correct to refer these individuals to the nearest wildlife rehabilitation organization. A list of authorized wildlife rehabilitators can be found on CDFW's website. These organizations operate under an agreement with CDFW to take in and treat injured, sick or orphaned wildlife.
It is NOT legal for an untrained, unauthorized private citizen to possess naturally occurring wild mammals or birds. For more information, please visit CDFW's Keep Me Wild program webpage.
If you have a question for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, email
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Thanks to the generous contributions from Lake County Tribal Health, Friedman’s Home Improvement and Community First Credit Union, with support from Furia Construction, Max 93.5 FM, 94.5 Kwine and Bicoastal Media fireworks will be taking place at dusk at Ukiah Speedway on Saturday, July 6.
Engines will be revving Saturday in Ukiah where the racing continues featuring the BCRA Midgets, Vintage Midgets, Focus Midgets, Sprint Cars, Pro 4 Modifieds, Limited Modifieds and Bombers.
Gates will open at each track at 3:30 p.m. and racing will begin at 6 p.m. with the exciting ground show fireworks happening during the program on Saturday night.
Race promoter David Furia has been the mastermind behind bringing the fireworks to the Speedway for the last six years.
Furia is excited about this year’s show. “The show is an incredible in-your-face display of fireworks and pyrotechnics. The style of fireworks that will be presented will astound
and amaze every person in the grandstands. This will be the fireworks show that will make people wish they had been there. The crew puts on a great show and we have never been disappointed.”
Tickets to either race are $15 for adults; seniors and students, $12; children 6 to 11, $8; and children 5 and under are admitted free.
There will be a $5 fee for parking in the Ukiah fairgrounds parking lot. However, the parking stub is redeemable at the ticket gate for $5 off one gate entry for the race and fireworks show.
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ROSEVILLE, Calif.– All American Speedway was the second stop ever in the history of the North State Modified Series, presented by Protect the Harvest, when it began in 2014.
The professional series features drivers from all over California or Oregon, battling for every point in the 12-event championship hunt.
The next stop on the schedule is a return to All American Speedway – July 6 – on a night that includes the first ever Cherokee Truck Tires Big Rig Rumble, NASCAR weekly racing, 49er Hall of Famer Tom Rathman as Grand Marshall and fireworks.
The owners of the series – racer and car owner Jeff Stephens of Rio Linda and long-time racing promoters Bob and Nadine Strauss of Lucerne – are thrilled to be racing at All American Speedway this weekend. It’s the only All American Speedway stop for the series in 2019.
The professional series began when local tracks started going away from the modified racing classes.
“Modified racing was real popular in our region and then for some reason, it just started to fall off and a lot of tracks dropped the class,” Nadine Strauss said. “That’s why we started the series. The racing is fun and exciting and we don’t have a lot of restrictions like local tracks might in a similar class, but the cars are open wheel so you have to be a pretty good driver to win in this series.”
Many of the current North State Modified racers are former champions of their local tracks. That kind of competitive environment can dial up the excitement.
“We don’t have a lot of rubbing and bumping like in stock cars,” Strauss said. “It takes a good professional-level racer to get the win in this series and we have a lot of them which is why our points are so close.”
Cameron Austin is currently leading the standings by a mere eight points over Robbie Knittel. There have been multiple points leaders this season because the competition is so close. There are championship points and $1,000 on the line this weekend at All American Speedway.
“We have great racers and an even better following because the racing is so exciting and close,” Strauss said. “Our points leaders have been within 10 points of each other before and after each race. We never know who is going to win or lead after each race.”
Bill McAnally Racing Promotions decided to bring the series back to All American Speedway because of that competitive racing. The series is also loaded with local track champions — people fans know and support.
“The series is run by three people who are very knowledgeable about racing and care about the racers,” McAnally said. “And the racers have won at other levels and put on a great show. These racers come from all over the region and they bring experience and a following that we really enjoy hosting at All American Speedway.”
Gates open at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 for a full slate of NASCAR Whelen racing, Cherokee Truck Tires Big Rig Rumble racing, North State Modifieds and fireworks. Information can be found at www.allamericanspeedway.com including purchasing advance tickets.
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is welcoming back the largest colony of Mexican free-tailed bats in California. The bats return each summer to give birth to their young and soar over the floodplain in a nightly bug-eating bonanza.
The public is invited to experience this amazing event as thousands of bats emerge each evening to hunt for insects over the rice fields of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, located just east of the city of Davis.
Each year during bat "pupping" season, from June through September, the Yolo Basin Foundation offers "Bat Talk and Walk" tours.
The tour begins with a 45-minute indoor presentation on bat natural history, after which attendees are shuttled to the outdoor viewing area to witness firsthand the spectacular aerial performance.
An estimated 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats migrate to the area every summer to give birth under the shelter of the Yolo Causeway.
The bats roost in the cement expansion joints and stream into the sky at dusk to feed, flying as high as two miles into the air.
"The sheer volume of bats roosting is incredible – it is a pretty amazing sight to see them fly out in ribbons," explains Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Manager Joe Hobbs. "This wildlife experience is a great family outing, since it's in the evening when it's not too hot and the Delta breeze is coming through. Bring a picnic dinner, and definitely bring insect repellent!"
The event lasts for about three hours. Advance reservations must be made online at http://yolobasin.org/battalkandwalks .
Adult admission is $14 and children 15 and under are free. Private tours are also available upon request. Those unable to walk may view the bats by car.
Bat Talk and Walk Schedule, July-September 2019:
July
Wednesday, July 3 – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 6 – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 7 – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, July 8 – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, July 15 – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, July 22 – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 27 – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30 – 6:30 p.m.
August
Sunday, Aug. 4 – 6:15 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 5 – 6:15 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8 – 6:15 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 12 – 6:15 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 16 – 6:15 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17 – 6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 20 – 6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22 – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28 – 6 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 30 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31 – 6 p.m.
September
Wednesday, Sept. 4 – 5:45 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 6 – 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 10 – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 12 – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14 – 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 16 – 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 18 – 5:15 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 20 – 5:15 p.m.